Overwatch – PS4 Beta Gameplay

Prepare to clash on the battlefields of tomorrow and take your place in the ranks of Overwatch—a legendary force of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Assemble your friends and try out the ultimate team-based shooter during theEarly Access Beta May 3-5 and Open Beta May 5–9 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One!

The early access portion of the Open Beta has begun on all supported platforms.

Below is Jamie of The Games Shed playing the Beta on PS4, so sit back, relax and take in those wonderful kills!

The Overwatch Open Beta will be available May 5–9 on PC, PlayStation® 4, and Xbox One! Players who have pre-purchased or pre-ordered Overwatch by April 29 will be eligible for early access starting May 3.

Each phase of the Open Beta (Early Access and All Access) will launch in all gameplay regions at the same time globally.

Some key questions answered:

Q.What game content will be available during the Open Beta?
A. During the Open Beta, players will have access to Overwatch’s full roster of heroes, maps, and launch-day features—includingCustom Games, Loot Boxes, and Weekly Brawl. We want players to get a feel for the complete Overwatch experience, so no content will be restricted or locked!

Q.How many heroes are available in Overwatch?
A. There are 21 heroes available to play in Overwatch!

Q.How many maps are available in Overwatch?
A. There are four different game modes and 12 different maps available in Overwatch!

Assault: Hanamura, Temple of Anubis, and Volskaya Industries

Escort: Dorado, Route 66, and Watchpoint: Gibraltar

Assault/Escort Hybrid: Hollywood, King’s Row, and Numbani

Control: Ilios, Lijiang Tower, and Nepal

Q. How many players does each mode support?
A. All game modes and maps currently support 12 players in a 6v6 format.

Q. What different play modes are available in Overwatch?
A. There are a variety of ways to play Overwatch!

Quick Play: Jump into a game against other players of similar skill.

Play vs. AI: Hone your skills against a team of AI-controlled heroes.

Custom Game: Customize the rules and play a game with your friends or AI.

Weekly Brawl: Change things up with brawls featuring different rules sets and restrictions.

Players can also learn the ropes in a series of training modes: Tutorial, Practice Range, and Practice vs. AI.

Q. Will my progress from the Open Beta carry over to the launch version of the game?
A. No. All progression including skins, rewards, levels, and stats gained during the Open Beta will be reset at launch. This includes any progression gained during the early access portion, as well.

Q. When will the game be released?
A. Overwatch launches May 24, 2016!